Rotational Operations Leadership Associate

Agropur; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 7% company contributions

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Agropur invites new graduates to join its Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program, a structured 18-month rotational experience across key operations. As an Associate, you will rotate through production, maintenance, planning, quality, and continuous improvement, gaining hands-on skills, mentorship, and leadership coaching to prepare for frontline leadership roles.

Starting salary is $70,000 with comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities within a high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Internship or relevant project experience in manufacturing or operations is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, campus involvement, or team projects.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Mobility to relocate for assignments if required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly in production environments, supporting process optimization and taking on early team-coordination responsibilities.
• Follow a personalized development plan supported by mentorship, coaching, and leadership workshops.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and gain visibility with senior leaders.
• Be considered for a frontline leadership or supervisory role upon successful completion.

Skills

Leadership potential

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Production & Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related

Job description

Agropur invites new graduates to join its Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program, a structured 18-month rotational experience across key operations. As an Associate, you will rotate through production, maintenance, planning, quality, and continuous improvement, gaining hands-on skills, mentorship, and leadership coaching to prepare for frontline leadership roles.

Starting salary is $70,000 with comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities within a high-performance